Amid internal unrest in Bangladesh and a surge in hostile anti-India rhetoric across the border, a high-level team of senior Indian Army and paramilitary officials visited sensitive India–Bangladesh border areas in South Tripura on Friday to review the security situation.
The visiting delegation included Lieutenant General R. C. Tiwari of the Eastern Command, Abhijit Pendharkar, Corps Commander of the Eastern Command, Major General Suresh Bhambhu, Inspector General of Assam Rifles, Brigadier Manish Rana, Commander of 21 Sector Assam Rifles (Agartala), and a Deputy Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF) from Gokulpurnagar, Bishalgarh.
The presence of officers at the rank of Lieutenant General and Major General underlined the significance of the visit in the prevailing regional context. According to official sources, the senior officers arrived at Belonia Vidyapeeth Ground and subsequently visited the BSF camp at Belonia and adjoining border areas. The visit, sources said, was pre-planned and scheduled last week, taking into account recent developments in Bangladesh, including the approaching elections and a series of provocative statements by certain political leaders there.
Sources indicated that anti-India rhetoric intensified following the shooting of Bangladeshi political leader Osman Hadi by unidentified gunmen. Anti-Indian elements in Bangladesh reportedly blamed India for the incident and escalated hostile speeches, including threats targeting India’s northeastern region and alleged assurances of support to militant groups. The situation further deteriorated over the past two days, with India shutting down its High Commissions in Bangladesh.
On Thursday, Indian High Commission offices at several locations in Bangladesh reportedly faced mob attacks, prompting heightened security concerns. In this backdrop, the visit of the Indian Army and paramilitary top brass to the sensitive border areas of South Tripura drew considerable attention and speculation regarding India’s preparedness and response measures.
Sources also said that the Assistant High Commissioner of India in Chittagong was expected to return to India via the Belonia Integrated Check Post later on Friday. Meanwhile, the BSF has already intensified surveillance and security arrangements along the India–Bangladesh border in Tripura as a precautionary measure. Officials maintained that the visit was part of routine security assessments aimed at ensuring border stability and safeguarding national interests amid evolving regional developments.
